[Q] Help, can't start after update to android 4.3 - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

Hi,
Today I flash my sgh-i337m via odin to android 4.3 stock firmware and after install, the phone just hold in the restart screen, what can I do? I try two times and same thing...
Thank You and appreciate Your help.

joaquinsimenthal said:
Hi,
Today I flash my sgh-i337m via odin to android 4.3 stock firmware and after install, the phone just hold in the restart screen, what can I do? I try two times and same thing...
Thank You and appreciate Your help.
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Welp, you can try going back to your old firmware through Odin, but if you can't (I own i337 not m), then you might want to consider taking it to best buy or something. Also, are you sure that the 4.3 was for i337M and not regular i337? *That's probably not it buuuut it's worth looking into, yeah?*

joaquinsimenthal said:
Hi,
Today I flash my sgh-i337m via odin to android 4.3 stock firmware and after install, the phone just hold in the restart screen, what can I do? I try two times and same thing...
Thank You and appreciate Your help.
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I have M919V (the other canadian variant). How did u flash it exactly (odin settings), what odin version, and where did u get the I337M 4.3 rom? can u paste the label of it? what carrier is ur phone for (originally) and the rom??

SkyAttacksX said:
Welp, you can try going back to your old firmware through Odin, but if you can't (I own i337 not m), then you might want to consider taking it to best buy or something. Also, are you sure that the 4.3 was for i337M and not regular i337? *That's probably not it buuuut it's worth looking into, yeah?*
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Thank You for your answer and help, Yes I sure that I have an sgh-i337m and the firmware was android 4.3 for the sgh-i337m TCE, and also I downloaded the 4.2 and try in odin and same thing...

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LimitsX said:
I have M919V (the other canadian variant). How did u flash it exactly (odin settings), what odin version, and where did u get the I337M 4.3 rom? can u paste the label of it? what carrier is ur phone for (originally) and the rom??
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Hi,
Thank You for Your help, I flash over ODIN ver 3.09 I got the Rom on samsung-updatesDOTcom my carrier is TELCEL MEXICO
This is the download zone
I had choose this one
Galaxy S 4 (Canada) SGH-I337M TCE I337MUMUEMK6 Android 4.3 19.11.2013 2159617 Unlock Download File
Today I downloaded two different versions 4.2 and try to Install and Odin says Installation Succeed but the phone can't start....
Thank You for Your help in advance... is really appreciate it!

4.3 introduced new bootloader. You must only flash 4.3. Try Canadian 4.3

Thank You for your help, I had try 4.2 and 4.3 and nothing
SaHiLzZ said:
4.3 introduced new bootloader. You must only flash 4.3. Try Canadian 4.3
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Fix it!
Hey Guy's thank You for your help, after try almost everything the solution was so easy, take a look.
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00048586/52928

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Latest Update for AT&T I337?

I need latest update for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T I337 model as I live outside USA and for some reason when I click on Software Update (Settings -> About device) nothing happens.
Below is the details for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T I337 phone
Model Number - SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version - 4.3
Baseband version - I337UCUAMDL
Kernel version - 3.4.0_StockUp_tw_4.3
Build Number - StockUp MJ6 v1.1
I need some guidance on how I can update my phone to the latest updates that is available for AT&T I337 model
Look forward to getting some tips and guidance on this matter
Search for mk2 tar files
jd1639 said:
Search for mk2 tar files
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I found the required file from this forum which was redirected to another download site as shown below
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407566574
Do you I use the following instructiuon that is found in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
1.POWER OFF YOUR PHONE AND GO TO DOWNLOAD/ODIN MODE ( VOLDOWN+HOME+POWER)
2.DOWNLOAD ODIN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2537619&d=1390629800) AND MAKE SURE U HAVE THE LATEST DRIVER INSTALL FROM SAMSUNG KIES
3.DOWNLOAD AND EXTRACT I337MK2_Combined_Odin_Tar FILES
4.START ODIN AND FOLLOW IN ORDER WHERE EACH FILE SHOULD GO INTO ODIN SLOT....
I need confirmation if the above instruction is correct to get the latest update for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T i337 model?
You're currently on mdl firmware. This firmware allows you to put on a custom recovery and flash roms. Are you sure you want to update? You will no longer have the ability to put on a custom recovery.
jd1639 said:
You're currently on mdl firmware. This firmware allows you to put on a custom recovery and flash roms. Are you sure you want to update? You will no longer have the ability to put on a custom recovery.
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Well not interested in custom recovery as long as I get the latest update that looks like offical Samsung Galaxy S4 updates for i337 model. Will I be getting latest update for future updates?
userS4i337 said:
Well not interested in custom recovery as long as I get the latest update that looks like offical Samsung Galaxy S4 updates for i337 model. Will I be getting latest update for future updates?
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Yes to all your question.....i337MK2 tar md5 contain 4 seperated files ( first released ) follow the image guide where u have to place into ODIN SLOT ....the one that said combined ALL IN ONE ( newest released ) mean that u just flash into PDA ODIN SLOT ONLY.....just follow that guide on second post it would get u to latest ATT MK2 4.3 firmware. But like @jd1639 said with MDL firmware u can install anything even 4.4.2 rom and also there is alot of custom stock rom without ATT bloatware out there that u can install .....goodluck and PM me if u need more help. FYI if u got helped by someone please hit THANK button to show your appreciation ....:good::good:
I'll update my S4 to the latest update and you can send me yours. I'd kill for mdl firmware...
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That is my another question regarding ATT bloatware? Will the combined TAR file contain the ATT bloatware?
Is there a way I can remove the ATT bloatware after I have upgraded the phone, as I find the ATT bloatware annoying
userS4i337 said:
That is my another question regarding ATT bloatware? Will the combined TAR file contain the ATT bloatware?
Is there a way I can remove the ATT bloatware after I have upgraded the phone, as I find the ATT bloatware annoying
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Yes it contains all the bloatware, another reason not to upgrade and flash custom roms.
Edit, it has not been mentioned yet but one you upgrade you can not go back to a previous firmware.
When I upgrade to MK2, does this mean I will need to perform factory reset and all my existing app will be gone or will the app remain on the phone even after the upgrade.
I will do the backup before the upgrade but at the moment when I connect the Phone to the PC, it would mot pick up so maybe I will need the latest software driver, is that correct? I have the same problem with Kies which does not recognise when phone is connected.
Any suggestion would be great.
userS4i337 said:
When I upgrade to MK2, does this mean I will need to perform factory reset and all my existing app will be gone or will the app remain on the phone even after the upgrade.
I will do the backup before the upgrade but at the moment when I connect the Phone to the PC, it would mot pick up so maybe I will need the latest software driver, is that correct? I have the same problem with Kies which does not recognise when phone is connected.
Any suggestion would be great.
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When you Odin I believe you lose everything anyway.
rbedell said:
When you Odin I believe you lose everything anyway.
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Not always, most times a factory reset is needed to clear the phone of old apps and data. Root, is lost, but apps that require root can still be present which can become a problem when root is no longer available.
A friend of mine has a rooted MDL firmware s4 and wants a rooted stock version of the latest update. Can someone please provide a link to the latest flashable stock ROM for the att s4? Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
A friend of mine has a rooted MDL firmware s4 and wants a rooted stock version of the latest update. Can someone please provide a link to the latest flashable stock ROM for the att s4? Thanks.
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Why doesn't your friend flash a custom rom instead
He wants a stock touchwiz ROM. If their is a custom ROM based on the latest firmware then by all means direct me to it and I'll flash that for him. Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
He wants a stock touchwiz ROM. If their is a custom ROM based on the latest firmware then by all means direct me to it and I'll flash that for him. Thanks.
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He's on mdl which allows a custom recovery and easy flashing of roms. If he upgrades to mk2, the latest, he'll lose that ability. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47713264
Right, we have a custom recovery and an unlocked boot loader and I flashed an older build of that Google edition ROM, but he just really wants the ability to move his apps2sd. I didn't see a mention of the apps2sd feature in the change logs. Thanks for replying so quickly.
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[Q] Help? Galaxy S4 i337 can't boot TWRPs or CWM

Hey!
I recently rooted my GS4 i337. Everything is all working as of now. However, I want to flash an AOSP ROM onto it. So, I followed instructions and at first, I flashed TWRP to my phone. It said it was successful, but when I go to recovery it puts me in ODIN. I then uninstalled TWRP and got the latest version that is said to support i337 GS4. Flashed successfully, but when I boot it still goes ODIN.
I tried both manually recovery booting with the buttons, and the UI on the actual app. Boots ODIN both ways.
Is there something I'm doing wrong? How can I boot into TWRP or CWM so I can make a quick ROM backup and flash an AOSP ROM?
Cheers! And if this is the wrong section, can a moderator please move it? I'm new to this forum.
Thanks. :laugh:
Check your firmware version then do a lot of reading.
jd1639 said:
Check your firmware version then do a lot of reading.
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Explain please?
nhannon9 said:
Explain please?
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Unless your on mdl firmware you can't flash twrp or cwm. I'm guessing you're not.
jd1639 said:
Unless your on mdl firmware you can't flash twrp or cwm. I'm guessing you're not.
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Don't think so, my baseband is UCUEMK2 on 4.3. So, there's no way to get any custom ROMs on this? What can I do so I can?
nhannon9 said:
Don't think so, my baseband is UCUEMK2 on 4.3. So, there's no way to get any custom ROMs on this? What can I do so I can?
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Google i337 safestrap mk2 xda
jd1639 said:
Google i337 safestrap mk2 xda
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I found this a video on how to use Safestrap on 4.3.
It's for the Verizon variant but the SE Linux matches, can I give Safestrap a shot?
EDIT: Scratch that, I've found an ATT compatible version (3.71) and it booted into it perfectly! Now I can backup my stock ROM real quick and flash on my new one! Thanks!!

GALAXY S4 *Wanting* Stock ROM+Recovery! [Help!]

I'll start off with the phone details
Galaxy S4 GT-i9505
Provider: Optus (Australia)
Baseband:I9505XXUEMK9
I'm looking for the stock S4 recovery and ROM (JellyBean 4.3) and I cannot find them anywhere!
I recently rooted my S4, flashed CWM onto it and installed the S4 Google Edition Anrdroid 4.4.2 ROM.
I don't care if the method wipes all data, wipes root access etc, I just want stock everything so I can send my phone away under warranty.
So please, if you know a method, the location of the stock files or anything please chuck it my way.
Also if you know of any good S4 compatible 4.4.2 KitKat ROMs (Or really, really, good 4.3 ROMS) I wouldnt mind them either
Much, much, much appreciated
Sorry if this was the wrong section to post this in, but I need help and I have no idea where else this would go.
Battlesaur said:
I'll start off with the phone details
Galaxy S4 GT-i9505
Provider: Optus (Australia)
Baseband:I9505XXUEMK9
I'm looking for the stock S4 recovery and ROM (JellyBean 4.3) and I cannot find them anywhere!
I recently rooted my S4, flashed CWM onto it and installed the S4 Google Edition Anrdroid 4.4.2 ROM.
I don't care if the method wipes all data, wipes root access etc, I just want stock everything so I can send my phone away under warranty.
So please, if you know a method, the location of the stock files or anything please chuck it my way.
Also if you know of any good S4 compatible 4.4.2 KitKat ROMs (Or really, really, good 4.3 ROMS) I wouldnt mind them either
Much, much, much appreciated
Sorry if this was the wrong section to post this in, but I need help and I have no idea where else this would go.
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You can check firmware here:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
how to unroot? here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
ramzell123 said:
You can check firmware here:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
how to unroot? here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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Thank you! That link helps heaps for the ROMs but I'm still looking for a stock recovery for my S4. [Edit: Does that unroot/ flash to stock firmware link include the stock recovery?]
Battlesaur said:
Thank you! That link helps heaps for the ROMs but I'm still looking for a stock recovery for my S4. [Edit: Does that unroot/ flash to stock firmware link include the stock recovery?]
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Flashing the stock rom with Odin will unroot and install the stock recovery as well, it's included, so no need to find recovery and flash it separately.
Battlesaur said:
Thank you! That link helps heaps for the ROMs but I'm still looking for a stock recovery for my S4. [Edit: Does that unroot/ flash to stock firmware link include the stock recovery?]
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Try this(although I'm unsure if it will flash correctly because it's 4.2.2 version) or look for "factory Firmware"
Battlesaur said:
I'll start off with the phone details
Galaxy S4 GT-i9505
Provider: Optus (Australia)
Baseband:I9505XXUEMK9
I'm looking for the stock S4 recovery and ROM (JellyBean 4.3) and I cannot find them anywhere!
I recently rooted my S4, flashed CWM onto it and installed the S4 Google Edition Anrdroid 4.4.2 ROM.
I don't care if the method wipes all data, wipes root access etc, I just want stock everything so I can send my phone away under warranty.
So please, if you know a method, the location of the stock files or anything please chuck it my way.
Also if you know of any good S4 compatible 4.4.2 KitKat ROMs (Or really, really, good 4.3 ROMS) I wouldnt mind them either
Much, much, much appreciated
Sorry if this was the wrong section to post this in, but I need help and I have no idea where else this would go.
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Hi see post no. 4 above . just flash stock firmware with odin. no need to do anything else.
navdeepavi said:
Hi see post no. 4 above . just flash stock firmware with odin. no need to do anything else.
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Where do we put it though? PDA PHONE or CSC?
Rigel550 said:
Where do we put it though? PDA PHONE or CSC?
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PDA.

[Q] HELP I9506 Soft Bricked

Iv managed to softbrick my phone by flashing incorrect firmware im now trying to get back to 4.2.2 on my GT-I9506 but keeps failing in Odin.
Any ideas anyone ?
mikeylaw81 said:
Iv managed to softbrick my phone by flashing incorrect firmware im now trying to get back to 4.2.2 on my GT-I9506 but keeps failing in Odin.
Any ideas anyone ?
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If u were flashing android 4.3 you cant come back to android 4.2.2. If u were flashing 4.4.2 you cant come back to 4.3 or 4.2.2 :highfive:
I don't know how iv done it but have managed to get 4.3 working but keeps coming up with keyboard has stopped working.
So I can not get back to stock 4.2.2 ?
mikeylaw81 said:
I don't know how iv done it but have managed to get 4.3 working but keeps coming up with keyboard has stopped working.
So I can not get back to stock 4.2.2 ?
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No.
Thanks so can I get back to stock 4.3 then and receive ota updates etc ?
Yes go back to 4.3 then u can have ota updates
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Yes go back to 4.3 then u can have ota updates
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So iv tried flashing a stock version of 4.3 and its failing in odin on size !
Also may I need a pit file which I cannot find any where for the i9506
mikeylaw81 said:
So iv tried flashing a stock version of 4.3 and its failing in odin on size !
Also may I need a pit file which I cannot find any where for the i9506
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What android was the incorrect firmware u flashed?
Joku1981 said:
What android was the incorrect firmware u flashed?
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It was 4.4 kitkat for the s330s the other version of the i9506 but didn't work at all
mikeylaw81 said:
It was 4.4 kitkat for the s330s the other version of the i9506 but didn't work at all
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Samsung didnt release android 4.4.2 for the GT-i9506 still. I think the unique you can do is wait till they release it. You flashed new bootloader & you can't come back to android 4.3 :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
Samsung didnt release android 4.4.2 for the GT-i9506 still. I think the unique you can do is wait till they release it. You flashed new bootloader & you can't come back to android 4.3 :highfive:
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My phones working now managed to install google keyboard and its on 4.3 just want to go back to stock rom not rooted etc but im stuck on odin when it fails on size
Is there a way to get back to stock to receive ota updates I know Knox can't be undone
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[Q] I337UCUFNJ4 AT&T Galaxy S4 4.4.4 only download mode

i root my gs4 with odin, everything went fine but I wanted to get my gs faster so i downloaded kernel for gs4 and flashed it. mistake here. i didnt check if it supports 4.4.4. it only support devices under 4.3 so.. no wifi. that was the problem i had other than that, all was good. than I downloaded some OTA file for my gs4 and when i tried to flash it with safestrap, it kept said fail. so i thought it's maybe because i already have OS installed... so i wiped system,data and i tried to flash that OTA file, fail again. now im screwd. there is no OS on my gs4. when i trun it on, it vibrates, than reboots and than goes into Odinmode and say something like "nornal boot not possible" in red.
so i spent couple days searching how to get my phone work again but everything i tried didnt work. and for galaxy s4 sgh i337 nj4 version 4.4.4 it even made me think it was made just for me.
i tried kies, failed it told me to do emergency recovery but my phone does not show on list.
can anyone please help me.. Im new to Samsung Galaxy..
im thinking about following this guide since there are no options
http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/03/how-to-unrootunbrick-at-galaxy-s4-sgh.html
is this okay?
JustinBushke said:
im thinking about following this guide since there are no options
http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/03/how-to-unrootunbrick-at-galaxy-s4-sgh.html
is this okay?
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You'll have to use the ODIN file from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Flash that in ODIN, use the rootable version if you want to root it using towelroot.
Besides that, you can't flash any custom kernels on the S4 unless you're on the 4.2.2 MDL bootloader, and there's no way to get back to that from 4.4.
DeadlySin9 said:
You'll have to use the ODIN file from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Flash that in ODIN, use the rootable version if you want to root it using towelroot.
Besides that, you can't flash any custom kernels on the S4 unless you're on the 4.2.2 MDL bootloader, and there's no way to get back to that from 4.4.
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Thank you so much for your reply. i will try that after couple hours.
but I am curious if i can use I337UCUFNB on NJ4 bootloader. i have nj4 bootloader
JustinBushke said:
Thank you so much for your reply. i will try that after couple hours.
but I am curious if i can use I337UCUFNB on NJ4 bootloader. i have nj4 bootloader
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Yes, it will work.
DeadlySin9 said:
Yes, it will work.
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Thank you so much! You saved my life!
I want to be just like you helping other people
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